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B525 PGX

1985 Volvo B10M

White Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

312,794 mi
Last recorded312,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 PGX
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 312,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 310,867 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/r/inner tyre has flat spot down to 2mm

wiper arms worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 309,367 miles

offside front shocker damp

slight air leak park brake valve

slight play to offside king pin

Pass 3 Jun 2008 305,663 miles

slight air leak to rear foot brake valve

slight play to front king pins

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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B525 PGX is a 1985 Volvo B10M in White with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volvo B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B525 PGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B525 PGX registered?

B525 PGX is a 1985 Volvo B10M, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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